March 2020 FCS Newsletter

Woodford CountyCooperative Extension Service

184 Beasley DriveVersailles, KY 40383-8992

(859) 873-4601woodford.ext@uky.edu

March 2020Note from me:Greetings! With the changing of this month, we start tothink about springtime, warmer weather, and outdooractivities. We have lots of upcoming classes andprograms and I hope you will take advantage of them.You may be familiar with many of the classes andservices we offer, but do you know what the CooperativeExtension Service is? We are part of the University ofKentucky, College of Agriculture Food andEnvironment, and there is an Extension Office in everycounty across the Commonwealth. Our mission is tomake a difference in the lives of Kentucky citizensthrough research-based education. Jointly with ourother land-grant partner, Kentucky State University, wetake the University to the people, addressing issues ofimportance. Now you know! If you want to learn moreabout the Cooperative Extension Service, visithttps://extension.ca.uky.edu/ and follow the Facebookpage athttps://www.facebook.com/UKCooperativeExtension/

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We will continue to print paper copies of thenewsletters at the Extension Office if you prefer a hard-copy. Current and previous newsletters as well as flyers,etc. can be found here: http://woodford.ca.uky.edu/content/fcs-newsletter

Stay current with upcoming programs on Facebook.

H.E.A.R.T.S.Leadership Woodford County (class of 2019-2020) which is put on by theExtension Office and the Chamber of Commerce, is currently working on thecommunity service project they created, called H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping EducateAt Risk Teen Students). They are partnering with the Middle and High Schoolto have a Hygiene Drive for Woodford County teens in need. Items beingcollected are deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brushes, shampoo,conditioner, feminine products, and body wash. Monetary donations are alsobeing collected to purchase these items. For more information on where tobring items, click here to see a flyer.

Truth & Consequences: The Choice is YoursVolunteers needed! The Woodford County Extension Office and the Woodford

County Middle School are partnering for the 2nd year in a row to offer a

program on substance abuse prevention and education for 8th graders called"Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours", which will be Friday, March6, 2020 at Woodford County Middle School. We are in need of morevolunteers. Can you help? It will be from 8:30-2:15 (with a free lunchincluded!). You do not need to be there for the entire day if you can’t commit tothat. This is a role-playing event where students will be given a scenario relatedto drug use. Students will then visit three or more community agencies orofficials to learn the consequences of the action in the scenario (police dept, jail,EMS, judge, etc.). We need volunteers to act as “stand-in” parents to

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walk around with students through their scenario. Call or email if youcan help us: (859) 873-4601 or elizabeth.coots@uky.edu.

Not Your Mother's Sewing RoomMarch 26, 2020, 9:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m.Mercer County Extension OfficeThe Maker Movement fuels the sewing marketplace currently. Sewing is considered a

luxury hobby. There is something for everybody in today’s sewing world from the old

to the new, from sewing with soft circuits, creating visible mending, sewing vintage

styles, upcycling old into new, or using Indy patterns. Today’s sewing enthusiasts can

learn and share through sewing blogs which allows interaction with designers and

other like-minded hobbyists. Cost is $12.00 and includes morning refreshments,

lunch, and all materials. RSVP and pay by March 13. Click here for the flyer and

registration information.

Relatives as Parents Group MeetingsAre you raising a child of a relative? You are invited to join us monthly to learnabout resources and ideas in your role as acting parent/guardian. Dinner will beprovided. Please RSVP. Children are welcome to attend as there will be

activities for them too! Regular meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the monthfrom October through May, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Click here for the flyer.

Homebased Microprocessor WorkshopThis workshop is required in order to sell products such as home-cannedtomatoes and tomato products, pickled fruits and vegetables, salsa, barbecuesauces, pepper and herb jellies, pressure-canned vegetables, and low- or no-sugar jams and jellies. March 16, 2020, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., $50 feeMore information can be found at the website here. Click here for theflyer.

Magnificent MushroomsMushrooms are grown and available year round at our grocery stores, but haveyou ever tried different varieties? Come learn all about cooking different typesof mushrooms and see a demonstration of a delicious mushroom dish. Therewill be samples, so please RSVP. April 14, 12:00 p.m., FREE, at the

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Woodford County Public Library (Versailles Branch). Call or email toregister: (859) 873-4601 or elizabeth.coots@uky.edu

Food Preservation WorkshopsJoin us to learn how to home-can and how to dehydrate your foods to prolongfresh foods. All classes are free, but pre-registration is required. Click here tosee the flyer for dates and details. Call or email to register: (859) 873-4601 orelizabeth.coots@uky.edu.

Learn With Us!The Buzz about Honey

April 29, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.Honey is one of our most ancient food sources, but what do you reallyknow about it? The Buzz about Honey is designed to inform you about

Kentucky honey production, its benefits, and ways to use honey incooking. Come ready for a honey tasting, sharing honey recipes andlearning more about plants that attract pollinators. Call or email to

register: (859) 873-4601 or elizabeth.coots@uky.edu.

The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) a volunteer organization

that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through

leadership development, volunteer service, and education. Learn more at

http://keha.ca.uky.edu and click here for the Facebook page of the Woodford County

Extension Homemakers.

College Scholarships Available

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The Woodford County Extension Homemakers sponsor two scholarships annually.

The Sarah T. Feltner Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a college boundWoodford County resident who plans to major in a Family and Consumer Sciences

related degree program. The Jenny Carr 4-H Memorial Scholarship is awardedto a college bound Woodford County resident who has been a 4-H member for 5

years. For further details and for applications, click on the scholarship names above

or contact the Extension Office. Application deadline is April 15.

Craft CampJune 12-14, 2020 at JabezThe registration booklet is now available! You can pick up a copy at the Extension

Office or download a fillable copy by clicking here: Registration Booklet. Be sureto follow the Facebook page for updates too:

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Woodford County Extension Homemaker Annual Meeting“The Roaring 20’s”. May 12, 2020, 6:00 p.m. at Clear Creek Baptist Church. Hosted

by Clear Creek Club. Everyone is invited to attend! Cost is $15.00 per person. Each

club is asked to provide a door prize. There will be a silent auction again too, so bring

items to contribute.

Food Pantry DonationsThe Homemaker Council continues to support the Food Pantry Project. The facility is

located at the Woodford County Park, 20 Field of Dreams Road. Hours areMondays - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Items may beleft in the Kroger or Save-A-Lot barrels in the store where you shop or you may drop

them off at the facility. Contact Sharon Hardin, 873-5525 or cell, 421-1217, if you

need to make special arrangements for delivery or pickup.

The following items are currently of greatest need: Canned potatoes, cream style

corn, carrots, mixed vegetables, pork & beans, fruit (except pineapple and mandarin

oranges), and peas. Grocery bags and monetary donations and hygiene products are

also appreciated and may be made at any time.

Monetary donations are always appreciated. Thank you for your continued support!

Scrap Happy Quilters1st Thursday of each month, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Join us for a variety of quiltingcommunity service projects, group projects, and show-and-tell!

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Sit-n-SewEvery Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Drop-in and bring your own project towork on!

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